Marlin 1894 44 Mag for Moose

cheapsk8 said:
I apologize about the old thread, however it just about sums things up...

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...-So-who-thinks-the-44-mag-is-p***y-in-a-rifle

People that poo-poo large diameter hardcast bullets have never hunted with them. Brian Pearce writes that he feels a 44 mag with good hardcast slugs is about as effective as a 30-06 out to 150 yards. My experiences parallel this.

Other than the range handicap, the 44 in a rifle offers several advantages.
Low cost per round, small powder charges, ease of reloading(carbide dies, no extensive brass cleaning) low report(20 inch bbl), complete penetration on BULL MOOSE, fast follow up shots(lever/semi). The guy hunting with my father and I on the day this moose in the above thread was shot said "I was right beside you and all I heard was pop pop, and then he went down".

People can wax on about ballistics and numbers all they want. 22 years ago I was promoting the use of 6.5x55 and the .260. All I got was flak on this and other forums over the years. And guess what? the latest, newest hunting cartridge sensation is the 6.5 Creedmoor, a matched cartridge to the other 2.

44mag has never had any issues for me on bear, deer or moose. Between it and my 308(open country hunting), the 44 mag has accounted for most of my big game kills. Use it with confidence, and use the right ammo for the job.
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Hmmm....more real knowledge. :)
 
cheapsk8 said:
I apologize about the old thread, however it just about sums things up...

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...-So-who-thinks-the-44-mag-is-p***y-in-a-rifle

People that poo-poo large diameter hardcast bullets have never hunted with them. Brian Pearce writes that he feels a 44 mag with good hardcast slugs is about as effective as a 30-06 out to 150 yards. My experiences parallel this.

Other than the range handicap, the 44 in a rifle offers several advantages.
Low cost per round, small powder charges, ease of reloading(carbide dies, no extensive brass cleaning) low report(20 inch bbl), complete penetration on BULL MOOSE, fast follow up shots(lever/semi). The guy hunting with my father and I on the day this moose in the above thread was shot said "I was right beside you and all I heard was pop pop, and then he went down".

People can wax on about ballistics and numbers all they want. 22 years ago I was promoting the use of 6.5x55 and the .260. All I got was flak on this and other forums over the years. And guess what? the latest, newest hunting cartridge sensation is the 6.5 Creedmoor, a matched cartridge to the other 2.

44mag has never had any issues for me on bear, deer or moose. Between it and my 308(open country hunting), the 44 mag has accounted for most of my big game kills. Use it with confidence, and use the right ammo for the job.
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:)Good info and ;) info that mirrors my somewhat limited experience with that calibre on three animals. 1st, two shots on a decent sized Black Bear at about 40 yds. Using a 250gr 'Keith' hard cast, pushed by 22 grs. of 2400, penetration was through, end to end. Two Deer, same load at 100 yds, broadside shots, through.
 
cheapsk8 said:
I apologize about the old thread, however it just about sums things up...

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...-So-who-thinks-the-44-mag-is-p***y-in-a-rifle

People that poo-poo large diameter hardcast bullets have never hunted with them. Brian Pearce writes that he feels a 44 mag with good hardcast slugs is about as effective as a 30-06 out to 150 yards. My experiences parallel this.

Other than the range handicap, the 44 in a rifle offers several advantages.
Low cost per round, small powder charges, ease of reloading(carbide dies, no extensive brass cleaning) low report(20 inch bbl), complete penetration on BULL MOOSE, fast follow up shots(lever/semi). The guy hunting with my father and I on the day this moose in the above thread was shot said "I was right beside you and all I heard was pop pop, and then he went down".

People can wax on about ballistics and numbers all they want. 22 years ago I was promoting the use of 6.5x55 and the .260. All I got was flak on this and other forums over the years. And guess what? the latest, newest hunting cartridge sensation is the 6.5 Creedmoor, a matched cartridge to the other 2.

44mag has never had any issues for me on bear, deer or moose. Between it and my 308(open country hunting), the 44 mag has accounted for most of my big game kills. Use it with confidence, and use the right ammo for the job.
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Yup! What Pearce said, as a hard cast reloaded I concur
 
Back east, French Canadians refer to bull moose as bucks. I’m assuming that’s what he’s talking about.
 
It will kill moose. You just have to hunt within limitations.

I find the comments about "unless you have no other option available..." laughable.

Would anyone say that to someone who bowhunts or uses a flintlock? I doubt it.
 
Kilo Charlie said:
It will kill moose. You just have to hunt within limitations.

I find the comments about "unless you have no other option available..." laughable.

Would anyone say that to someone who bowhunts or uses a flintlock? I doubt it.
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Exactly, Shockey has taken a multitude of animals (video footage) with a 50 cal muzzle loader..
 
Kilo Charlie said:
I find the comments about "unless you have no other option available..." laughable.

Would anyone say that to someone who bowhunts? I doubt it.
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Apples to oranges comparison... bowhunting is an entirely different sport with it's own dynamics.

Range is the issue for the most part, perhaps the bullet used and the load as well... every choice comes with it's own set of limitations... quite frankly, so does every hunter (shooter)... in my experience individuals are more inclined to acknowledge the limitations of their equipment, than their own limitations.
 
I'm planning on taking a dump while in the woods today. I have lots of toilet paper at home that I could take with me, but I think I want to use a handful of dry leaves and grass instead. Will this work? Should I do it? What limitations will I be imposing upon myself if I do so?
 
jjohnwm said:
I'm planning on taking a dump while in the woods today. I have lots of toilet paper at home that I could take with me, but I think I want to use a handful of dry leaves and grass instead. Will this work? Should I do it? What limitations will I be imposing upon myself if I do so?
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Just avoid the moss with chiggers in it.
 
jjohnwm said:
I'm planning on taking a dump while in the woods today. I have lots of toilet paper at home that I could take with me, but I think I want to use a handful of dry leaves and grass instead. Will this work? Should I do it? What limitations will I be imposing upon myself if I do so?
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If it were me I would take toilet paper with you........LOTS of toilet paper! :rolleyes:
 
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jjohnwm said:
I'm planning on taking a dump while in the woods today. I have lots of toilet paper at home that I could take with me, but I think I want to use a handful of dry leaves and grass instead. Will this work? Should I do it? What limitations will I be imposing upon myself if I do so?
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Green leaves or even better find a creek and just use your hand and water to wipe....... :) , dry leaves and grass is a bad plan.
 
jjohnwm said:
I'm planning on taking a dump while in the woods today. I have lots of toilet paper at home that I could take with me, but I think I want to use a handful of dry leaves and grass instead. Will this work? Should I do it? What limitations will I be imposing upon myself if I do so?
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Don't use devils club!
 
jjohnwm said:
I'm planning on taking a dump while in the woods today. I have lots of toilet paper at home that I could take with me, but I think I want to use a handful of dry leaves and grass instead. Will this work? Should I do it? What limitations will I be imposing upon myself if I do so?
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Its LIKE that sometimes on here but its still ALL Fun ! Laugh2 RJ
 
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